Question

Mr. Santos and Ms. Reyes got married on January 1, 2010, in a civil ceremony officiated by the Mayor of their town. However, after a year, Mr. Santos discovered that Ms. Reyes was already married at the time of their marriage, making their marriage voidable under the Family Code. Mr. Santos now seeks legal advice regarding the effects and remedies available to him.

1. Discuss the concept of voidable marriages under the Family Code.
2. What are the effects of a voidable marriage on the parties involved?
3. Enumerate and explain the possible remedies available to Mr. Santos.
4. Can Mr. Santos still exercise his right to seek the nullification of the marriage after a certain period of time has passed? Explain.